The Neurodivergent Polyamorist
The Neurodivergent Polyamorist
Adam Mardero and Rebecca Kelterborn
Are you Neurospicy? Polyamorous? Queer? Kinky? Nerdy? Or all of the above? No matter which combination of terms best suit you, we here at The Neurodivergent Polyamorist Podcast say "welcome!" We're a podcast all about the intersection of Neurodiversity and Ethical Nonmonogamy, and along the way (and in true ADHD fashion) we also take deep dives into every other subject known to humanity. So if that sounds great to you, and you're ready to join us on this journey, give that subscribe button a click! It's bound to be a wild ride!
All About Body Positivity and Neurodivergence With Ramsay Alexander!
**Trigger Warning - Body Image/Diet Culture Content Ahead!** Hey all! And welcome to a very exciting episode of The Neurodivergent Polyamorist Podcast! This week, we have special guest host Ramsay Alexander on the show. Ramsay is a queer, neurodivergent life coach who has worked predominantly with youth and specializes in combatting fatphobia and diet culture in our society. As two people with our own journeys in the world of body positivity and self love, we were thrilled to have Ramsay join us and offer their insights.  ...and also? With all three of us being neurodivergent, hilarity and laughs were sure to ensue! (And they did!) So if this sounds like a topic that interests you, lean back, put those headphones on, and click play. Because we're really proud of this one and are excited to bring it to all of you! And if you're looking to check Ramsay and their work out on social media, they can be found at their Facebook page 'Outside The Box Support Services' or by email directly at '[email protected].' Enjoy!
Nov 2, 2022
41 min
All About Hierarchies! (Why They're Bad, Why They're Good, and Why Nuance Is A Thing [and Consent is Sexy]!)
Hey all! And welcome back to another episode of The Neurodivergent Polyamorist Podcast! In this episode, we look at hierarchies as they apply to relationships of all kinds - platonic, romantic, polyam, and mono. The prevailing wisdom in the polyam community after all is that hierarchies are bad, and while we're certainly not generally fans of them ourselves, we have both also found many moments in our own lives where the reality hasn't been quite so black and white. As such, we wanted to explore this from a more nuanced perspective! So if that sounds like something that interests you, sit back, put your headphones on, relax, and click the 'Play' button! And thank you for joining us on yet another long, meandering, hour-long diatribe. We love you for it! Shrek, and all related visual and verbal cues are the property of Dreamworks Pictures. All rights reserved.
Oct 14, 2022
54 min
New Tattoos, Firsts, and Courage! A.K.A: Why It's Important to Do Things That Scare You and Live The Life You Want To Live
Hey all! It's me Adam, and I'm coming at you solo this week since Becca had some life shenanigans to work through. It's alright though - it gave me the perfect opportunity to rant and ramble at you all a little bit about my new tattoo, why firsts are a big deal, and why its important to have the courage to push through fear in order to try new things, have new experiences, and ultimately live the life you want to live! Can you tell I went a little deep on this one?  So if that sounds like your jam, put those headphones on, click play, and enjoy this solo diatribe! If not, don't worry - Becca and I will be back to our regularly scheduled banter next time with an episode all about hierarchy in polyam and mono relationships. We hope you'll join us for that one as we're really excited to share it with you!  Star Wars and all visual and verbal representations are the property of Lucasfilm and Disney. All rights reserved.
Sep 28, 2022
21 min
The Season 2 Pilot! - "A Rambling Seinfeldian Diatribe With No Script"
Welcome to Season 2! This is our first episode of our second season, and in it we go completely off-script, tackling everything from representation to LGBTQ and neurodiversity issues and everything else under the sun! Did you really expect any less from us at this point?  If that all sounds like a good time to you, relax, sit back, click play, and enjoy! And thanks for coming back to hang out with us for a whole new season of The Neurodivergent Polyamorist. We really appreciate you being here. :)  Seinfeld, and all related visual and audio cues are the trademarks of Columbia Pictures Television. All rights reserved.
Sep 14, 2022
1 hr 7 min
"Awkward Weirdos, Assemble!" - Chosen Family, Biological Family, and the Importance of Finding Your Village
Chosen family is a trope you see everywhere these days: in books, TV shows, movies, and video games. It's also a concept that is near and dear to the hearts of many marginalized communities - especially the LGBTQ alphabet mafia. But what is chosen family? How does it relate to the more traditional concept of biological family? On today's episode of The Neurodivergent Polyamorist, we explore that and figure it all out!  The Godfather and all related visual and verbal materials are the property of Paramount Studios. 1972. All rights reserved.
Aug 10, 2022
54 min
"Welcome To The Alphabet Mafia!" - All About Pride, Self-Discovery, And Remembering That Stonewall Was A Riot!!
Hey all! Happy Pride Month to all of our spicies out there in interweb land! In this episode (the first of our summer release schedule), we talk all about Pride, the importance of it, and how while awesome parties and celebrations are great, its far more vital to remember how LGBTQIA+ Pride can and literally HAS both changed and saved lives.  ...also...y'know...Pride was a Riot, ACAB, and all that good stuff!  So sit back, relax, and come along with us as we mark this important celebration together. And if you're newly out, questioning, or inching ever closer, welcome to the alphabet mafia!
Jun 8, 2022
47 min
"NeuroSpicies Like It HOT!" - Why Kink And Neurodiversity Make Common Bedfellows
Warning - Incoming Spicy Content! This episode is NSFW and also not safe for anyone under the age of 18. If you're in either of those categories (or just aren't into the topic being covered) its cool - we understand! No hard feelings! Just skip this one and come back next time! ...as for the rest of you - welcome to the long-awaited kink episode! In this one, we talk all about the intersection between kink and neurodiversity, and why most neurospicy folks we know also tend to be huge kinksters. Along the way, we explore a bit of our own experiences, share some anecdotes, and just generally have a great conversation about this important topic!  So if this sounds like your kind of fun, sit back, relax, drink some water, and surrender yourself to the moment - because this one should be one to remember! ...and don't worry...it won't hurt or anything...unless you're into that of course. ;)  ReBoot and all related audio and visual references are the trademarks of Rainmaker Entertainment, and are used under fair use. All rights reserved. Star Trek and all related audio and visual references are the trademarks of CBS and Paramount, and are used under fair use. All rights reserved.
May 18, 2022
1 hr
May The Fandom Be With You! (A.K.A. - Why Neurospicies Are Also Nerds, And Why We Love Fandoms!)
May the Fourth Be With You, dear listeners! In this very special episode of The Neurodivergent Polyamorist, we use May The Fourth as a jumping off point to explore our relationships with our fandoms (both individual and shared) and why nerdiness appears to be so important to the neurodivergent community. Spoiler alert: the venn diagram of nerdiness vs neurospiciness is really more of a complete circle!  So if this sounds like your kind of episode, then sit back, relax, hit play, and prepare to be taken on a wild ride down the neurospicy fandom rabbit hole. We promise we won't get TOO lost along the way... Star Wars, and all related visual and auditory representations are the property of Disney and Lucasfilm. All rights reserved. 
May 4, 2022
43 min
"High Holiday!" - The 420 Episode!
Hey everyone! This is it! The one we've been excitedly talking up for weeks now - the 420 Friendly Episode! It's a short, wild, meandering, and random little bonus one but we had a blast doing it. So in honour of 420, click that play button, sit back, relax, and prepare to soar the multiverse with us. ...and there are plenty of Space Koalas too. Enjoy! CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains references to drug use and so may not be safe for all ears to listen to. It's all completely legal in Canada where we're recording, however we recognize this is a sensitive topic with many different opinions out there, so we wanted to give you a heads up. We here at The Neurodivergent Polyamorist fully believe in the safe, responsible, use of any mind-altering substance (alcohol, weed, etc.) and remind you that if you are going to partake today or any other time, please do so safely and abide by the laws and safety regulations of your local area. DON'T DO IT UNDERAGE! Also, this episode was conducted and recorded with the full prior (sober) consent of all those involved. If this one isn't for you though, no worries - just skip on over it and join us again in a few weeks for the next one!
Apr 20, 2022
15 min
The Neurospicy Flirting Episode! (A.K.A. "Hello Fellow Human - I Find You Attractive And Would Like To Engage In Coitus With You!")
I like cheese...do you...like cheese? Even if you don't, if you're neurospicy and feel like you're terrible at flirting, this is an episode you won't want to miss! Join us this week as we take a deep dive into how neurodivergent folks flirt, and how it tends to differ from the norm. Because contrary to popular belief, we Spicies CAN flirt...just not when we TRY to! Seriously...don't ask us to consciously attempt it...its painful for everyone around us.  So if this sounds like an episode for you, give that Play button a click, sit back, and relax - we promise this will be a really fun one!
Apr 13, 2022
47 min
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